Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-09-22
FAY's FANcIEs.
Interesting Letter From the Led
gers st. Louis Exposition
Correspondent.
Correspondence Of the Ledger

sop& sfo Win US once again. AHe
summer is gone; the roses have died
and will return no more; another
sun alone can restore them.
The city is already dressing herself
for the fall carnival. Long lines Of
gas jets with their parti-colored
globes line the streets; arch after
arch is already in position. I am
struck dumb with amazement in
noticing the progress of the grand
triumphal arch on 18th street. Tits
a marvel of ingenuity and skill. One
can imagine what it will be, Int up by
the electric lights, which will bring
out its grand proportions with won
derful effect. The best devices and
motoes in fire. works will be there.
President Cleveland's picture in fire
will be the chief figure. St. Louis,
in anticipation Of glorious time
during the encampment, has entered
into it with that spirit which insures
success. Everything will be done in
the most liberal manner and no pains
or expense spared to make the meet
ing a memorable one. Liberal SUBJ
scriptions, friendly contest in en-
terprise with none Of the jealousy of
competition, hospitable by nature
and by reputation give our city a ma
tional fame. The love of the beauti-
ful is certainly gratifed in the charm
ing display given us by F. w.
Humphrey & Co., who certainly
hold their reputation as our ideal
clothers. They have perfected their
designs and multiplied their inven-
tions since last season. One large
case displays the superior character
of their goods. while the mechanical
device in the other consists Of an inn
mense pineapple, the sides of which.
unfolding. disclose an Indian warrior
IN full paint and feathers. The four
corners represent mushrooms, which
also unfold and bring to our aston
ished gaze four life-sized figures
of beautifully dressed children,
so pleasingly natural that
fancy filings around them the beauty
of reality, as we'll as the charms of
art. From the crowds which sur
round their case, the work must meet
the strongest approval of the public,
whose united opinion is that it is an
exhibit worthy of the name it bears.
A cordial and unanim US indorse-
ment be given to Mr.. Ira Boutel, the
well known grocer. His beautiful
pavilion in the northeast corner dis
penses literally the celebrated brand
of Princess tea, and appreciated by the
public. The structure IN color and
outline harmonizes admirably with
the surroundings Evergreens COM
bined in grouping with pleasant
summer house. trysting places for
lovers and restful seats for the weary.
In such an atmosphere as this, with
every incentive for enjoyment, you
are invited 20 come and drink in the
picturesque panorama. In the cen.
tre of the transcript rises the alham'
bra palace, and the Catlin Tobacco
Co. is to be congratulated that its
location is now worthy of lis beauty.
1t has been beautifed in many way,
since last season, ornamental gar
dens and fountains surround
the outer court; the rich mel
low miniature lamps give the gildet
interior fantastic appearance ant
there is no spot in the Exposition
where the effects of reflected lights
are so beautiful as this. 1t needs
not the aid of fancy TO increase it'
Importance; although oceans rol
their uncesslng tide between US, VI
seem to stand in the vine-clade wall
OF Grenada, while imagination
clothes us with this beauty of 70
nance. Yesterday inaugurated tn
first day of the admission of th,
public schools at the REASONABLE
price of 5 cts. ticket. This vii
continue till all have an opportunit.
of going. Over one thousand child
rem visited the Exposition yesterday
While we cannot question the liber
ality of the management it certainl.
taxes the patience of the exhibitor
and makes life burden to the EN-
ployes. There is foolish story GO
ing the rounds that the Bachelor i
not dead, but is the original of tn
figure known as the groom in T. B
Boyd's case of goods, and that tn
hoax will be explained later. Their
can be no doubt that poor John Ma
hone-who last year was the objec
of SO much interests no longe
with the living, and it seems almos
sacrilegious to SO connect him. w
hope to meet many of the LEDGE
readers soon you will contribute t
your best interest by coming earl
before the rushing crowds Of yor
fill with din the vastly corridors" B."
+ FAY.
Passed off Pleasantly.
, From the jefferson Cny Tribune.
In decorating Mexico for the cor
federate reunion several person
were going to hang portraits Q
CJovoland evor fho l;ua of march